Casey v. Harwood

Opinion by

Judge Holt:

The appellee, J. M. Harwood, brought this action to subject the life estate of appellant, Lucinda Casey, in a small tract of land to the payment of a note executed by both her and her husband, and which reads as follows:

“February 8, 1877.

One day after date for medical services rendered myself and family at my instance and on my promise to pay, I agree to pay J. M. Harwood or order, $6 with eight per cent, interest until paid.

Lucinda Casey,

Shadrock Casey.”

Mrs. Casey filed both an answer and an amended answer; a demurrer was sustained to both, and their statements therefore…